{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"18008","citation":"Corp. Code, § 18008","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS [18000. - 24001.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-3"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [18000. - 18420.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-3/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [18000. - 18035.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-3/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 116, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2006.","effective":"2006-01-01","html":"<p>“Governing document” means a constitution, articles of association, bylaws, or other writing that governs the purpose or operation of an unincorporated association or the rights or obligations of its members.</p>","text":"“Governing document” means a constitution, articles of association, bylaws, or other writing that governs the purpose or operation of an unincorporated association or the rights or obligations of its members.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/definitions-18008","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}